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About this item
- 10 PROBIOTIC STRAINS: Offers a balanced spectrum of live organisms consisting of acid-resistant probiotic bacterial strains that are known to naturally colonize the human GI tract*
- CLINICALLY VALIDATED STRAINS*: Utilizes bacterial strains that have been clinically validated for their support of healthy immune system function*
- HEALTHY INTESTINAL FLORA*: Probiotic bacteria are critical for healthy digestion, helping maintain the integrity of the intestinal lining, support proper intestinal motility, and participate in the detoxification process*
- GMP Quality Assured: NPA A-rated GMP certification means that every aspect of the NOW manufacturing process has been examined, including our laboratory/testing methods (for stability, potency, and product formulation)
- Packaged in the USA by a family owned and operated company since 1968
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 1.95 x 1.9 x 4.3 inches; 1.76 Ounces
Item model number : 2933
Date First Available : June 19, 2014
Manufacturer : NOW Sports – Nutrition and Wellness
ASIN : B00L1GHMN0
Country of Origin : USA
Brand NOW
Flavor Unflavored
Primary Supplement Type Probiotic
Unit Count 100 Count
Item Form Capsule
Item Weight 0.05 Kilograms
Item Dimensions LxWxH 1.95 x 1.9 x 4.3 inches
Special Ingredients Probiotic Bacteria
Diet Type Gluten Free
Product Benefits Immune Support, Detoxing
About this item 10 PROBIOTIC STRAINS: Offers a balanced spectrum of live organisms consisting of acid-resistant probiotic bacterial strains that are known to naturally colonize the human GI tract* CLINICALLY VALIDATED STRAINS*: Utilizes bacterial strains that have been clinically validated for their support of healthy immune system function* HEALTHY INTESTINAL FLORA*: Probiotic bacteria are critical for healthy digestion, helping maintain the integrity of the intestinal lining, support proper intestinal motility, and participate in the detoxification process* GMP Quality Assured: NPA A-rated GMP certification means that every aspect of the NOW manufacturing process has been examined, including our laboratory/testing methods (for stability, potency, and product formulation) Packaged in the USA by a family owned and operated company since 1968
Probiotic-10 offers a balanced spectrum of live organisms consisting of acid-resistant probiotic bacterial strains that are known to naturally colonize the human GI tract.* Probiotic bacteria are critical for healthy digestion.* They help maintain the integrity of the intestinal lining, support proper intestinal motility and participate in the detoxification process.* Probiotic-10 utilizes bacterial strains that have been clinically validated for their support of healthy immune system function.* This product is formulated to deliver a potency of at least 25 billion CFU through the Best By date.
KerriKerri –
5.0 out of 5 stars
NOW Probiotic-10 Supplement
Good probiotic. I take two of these each morning and it helps keep my stomach at bay. I double the dosage whenever I am on antibiotics, or if I’m coming back from vacation and need some help settling my stomach. The pill size is normal and easy to swallow. I have ordered multiple bottles through Amazon and the quality is consistent as well.
10 people found this helpful
Blessed Mom –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally A Probiotic That Is Effective With No Uncomfortable Side Effects
I can’t recall ever writing a review but I definitely make many of my buying decisions after reading reviews! So I decided to share my experience with this probiotic in hopes that it might help you make a decision.I am a firm believer in gut health. It’s been proven many illnesses and diseases can be eradicated if your gut is healthy. For the most part, I am a very healthy 44 year old. I take zero prescriptions, I have a diet that mostly omits white flours & sugars and I am only overweight by 15-20lbs (which I am working on losing but birthing 7 children takes its toll on anyone!).For my entire life, I have had constipation issues. I remember when I was young, maybe 8 or 9, my mom would use a suppository for me. I distinctly remember the dark blue bottle of wax sticks kept in the refrigerator. My poop tended to be hard rocks and I was not regular. I was always thin and active growing up (runner, weight lifter) but would always have constipation regardless. My diet was not great and I ate lots of carbs. But I would burn those off with how active I was and because I was young. Fast forward to my 30’s and after a handful of pregnancies and now I have to take a supplement daily just to stay regular. I was taking Nature’s Secret Super Cleanse every night. It worked great but after taking it for years I wanted to see if I could stop. After some trial and error with my diet I have been able to quit taking the Super Cleanse for about 4 months now, but on occasion will take it if I get constipated.Moving on to this probiotic…. I tried taking a Jarrow probiotic but it made me gassy and wasn’t even effective in at least keeping me regular, so I decided to give this one a try after reading the great reviews. It was affordable and I’ve tried many NOW brand supplements before. I’ve been taking it for about a week and I am AMAZED! I am regular and I have zero side effects (gas, bloat, etc.) that can come from some probiotics. And here’s a little too much information but some of you might appreciate… my solid waste is exactly of the shape and consistency/bulk that it is supposed to be of a healthy person. When I excrete the waste I can honestly say that my bowels are CLEAR. Previously, I would never feel quite that complete relief so I do know the difference. And I’ve even lost 1 lb since taking these which I believe was probably build up. YUCK!So if you’re thinking about trying these, do it! You only have $13 to lose and if they work well think of the health you have to gain!
92 people found this helpful
Medicine Bow Motors –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works well
It has the right probiatics. Many others do not have Longum. I find if they don’t have longum they don’t work for me.
2 people found this helpful
Kim Gauthier –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Probiotics
Works well and a lot cheaper than align
3 people found this helpful
Carlos –
5.0 out of 5 stars
It works well!
I first tested by opening a capsule and dropping the little guys into a small amount of milk. GOOD NEWS because after about 24 hours the milk got thick at room temperature. I keep the bottle in the fridge.
2 people found this helpful
Tucker –
5.0 out of 5 stars
No after taste-easy to swallow
The probiotic pills are easy to swallow and there is no funny smell or bad after taste
Christine D. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great inexpensive pro biotic.
I have done some research on best things to look for and this seems to have the main requirements of a variety of strains without breaking the bank. Shelf stable. They do recommend storing in amber bottles so i kept one from pricier brand and put them in it.
2 people found this helpful
Don Bothun –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Works well. Very pleased with this
THEWHITETIGER –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Here’s the REAL TEST
Look folks, this is all you need to know about if a Probiotic is working plain and simple and not stupid milk test that is unreliable, you will notice when you pass gas it WILL NOT SMELL, Nor will your bowl movements at all. , that’s how you know the probiotics is breaking your food down properly . And working. That’s It!! Take two if you have to and REMEMBER, THEY DON’T WORK WELL UNLESS YOU TAKE IT IN AN EMPTY STOMACH. Your welcome!!
16 people found this helpful
Lori –
5.0 out of 5 stars
tiny capsule
Much smaller than most capsules. Tasteless. Replaced “gummy” type because these cost much less.
Eric Mei –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Every morning is a great time to drop some bombs, thanks to these probiotics.
Works as advertised. The first week, my stomach did hurt slightly, but it’s all better now.
One person found this helpful
GracePolasek –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product
I’ve been using this for years and always enjoy it: does what it says and a good value for the price.
4 people found this helpful
Formula8 –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Lid doesn’t seal
Of course it’s hard to tell if probiotics are doing anything for your health, but my doctor wants me to take them. However, I wish the manufacturer would just put a screw top that seals well instead of a loose flip top. Or at least a flip top that seals tightly.
One person found this helpful
Bob Alexander –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good product but…
Took forever for them to ship.
Remy –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good probiotic
I am on the hunt for the best probiotic, and vitamins. The best bang for your buck, the most beneficial. After extensive research these were the ones I decided on. As someone who doesn’t swallow pills easily this one seems to be doing okay. I recommend a capsule over a tablet for those who can’t swallow easily. Trust me if I can do it you can do it. I’m a grown adult in their 20’s who’s been using children’s liquid ibuprofen until a year ago. This probiotic is worth the price, it works, and is tolerable to swallow.
11 people found this helpful
J.M. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Okay Product
Took as directed, didn’t notice any change. It was worth a try!
2 people found this helpful
Cecily Yan –
5.0 out of 5 stars
I feel healthy again
I eat the capsules twice a day and I get more energy since then. Feeling better
Don –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Seems to help my older Lab
Seems to put some pep in my older labs step since taking these on a regular basis , just reordered .
2 people found this helpful
Kaleb S. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cheap and Effective Probiotics
Bought these because I felt like I was very bloated through out the day as well as having some functional issues. I have been taking these every night for a little bit along with some fiber supplements and can say I no longer feel bloated or have any other issues related to my intestines. They have no flavour and easily go down with water. I would recommend these if you wanna get into taking probiotics!
10 people found this helpful
NC –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great for me
I’ve been using this NOW Supplements Probiotic for about two months. I’ve been having issues with acid reflux for about a year especially at night. I have tried over the counter meds and other natural aids during that time. Nothing works as well as this. I take one tablet in the morning on an empty stomach. I have tested it eating some spicy tex-mex for dinner. Instead of taking an over the counter medicine I wanted to see if this product really worked. It did and I haven’t had any issues with acid reflux in a long time. The product is not delivered iced down and I live in a hot Texas. This concerned me, but the bottle says refrigerate AFTER opening, so that’s what I do. I also tried doing the milk test (everyone talks about) for fun, but I read that the test isn’t accurate. This seems to be true because the product works preventing my acid reflux. It also seems to be making me more regular. It’s worked so well for me, my wife has started taking it as well since she suffers from constipation. So far, she likes the results and sees it’s benefit. I’ve learned over the years of using supplements, some take time to start working, and not all supplements work for everyone.
20 people found this helpful
Ariella –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good quality!!!
I’ve been using probiotics fir several years, and tried other brands. Like this brand in comparison with other brands, i would recommend it.
9 people found this helpful
C. Fox –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Product – Good Price
I’ve purchased several products from NOW, and all have been good quality at a good price. This is another product from them I plan to add to my supplements.
6 people found this helpful
MJ –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Includes good ideal bacteria
Ran it past my doctor. He liked the strains it covered.
5 people found this helpful
Susan Paprocki –
5.0 out of 5 stars
It Pays to Buy the Best!
The NOW brand supplements were recommended to me by a health care professional earlier this year. No kickbacks from the company, no incentives to recommend … just her honest opinion that this is the best supplement brand out there, with exceptional quality control and fresh ingredients that are not processed in a way to diminish their potency. I have confidence in NOW probiotics, and would highly recommend them.
11 people found this helpful
The Frugal Squirrel –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Effective Probiotic at a Great Price
I have been buying this brand from Amazon for over a year. I was looking for a product that had a variety of beneficial bacterial strains, and I specifically wanted a dairy-free formula with vegetarian (non-gelatin) capsules.I was excited to find these, as a bottle of 50 is literally half the price I was paying for the same quantity of a popular commercial brand (rhymes with “vulture smell”) that we used to use.My spouse and I each take one capsule daily, and have experienced improved bowel function as well as fewer colds and infections. it is the one supplement we never forget to take, because it makes us feel so much better. The capsules are small and easy to swallow as well.My favorite thing about these capsules is that they make amazing soy yogurt! I used to buy soy yogurt starter, but now I just use one of these capsules in a quart of soymilk. I put the soymilk in a quart mason jar, empty the probiotic capsule into it, shake it up, and let it culture for 10-12 hours in my Instant Pot. It works beautifully. As another reviewer mentioned, the yogurt is on the tart side, and you may need to strain it or add thickeners if you like thicker yogurt, but the same could be said of the expensive starter I used to use. I always strain my yogurt by placing it in a colander lined with a large coffee filter, and letting the liquid drip out until it is as thick as I want.I have ordered these during all seasons of the year, including the heat of summer, and have always found them to be potent. I have no concerns about the lack of refrigeration during shipping, because I feel that if it were an issue, my yogurt would not turn out as great as it does! That said, I do keep the bottle in the refrigerator once I receive it.
11 people found this helpful
Janet Downey –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Probiotic
This is something I use all the time. A little pricey, but it probably is comparable to pricing in drug stores and grocery stores.
One person found this helpful
MARY FINK –
5.0 out of 5 stars
supplements
Great product & can’t beat the price
William –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product
Love this probiotic and great price for it!
3 people found this helpful
Maria –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lo mejor sin gluten sin lacteos
Lo amo no vivo sin el
One person found this helpful
ec –
5.0 out of 5 stars
No longer sky-writing
Something weird was happening with my stomach, especially in the afternoon into the evening. I was bloated and gassy…to a borderline ridiculous degree. This went on for a few months. I could not ID any triggers. I tried digestive enzymes, which helped, but didn’t make my stomach return to normal. My husband noted that I never take probiotics or eat probiotic foods. He was probably ready to divorce my gassy a$$. I started taking one of these every morning, before my coffee (I don’t eat breakfast) and my stomach is back to normal. Thank you, NOW foods, for saving my marriage. :>)
43 people found this helpful
Mona Z. Sibert –
5.0 out of 5 stars
We can tell the difference!!
Highly recommend this product. The whole household can use this product. We definitely can tell the difference.
One person found this helpful
~MzShawn –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best so far
I have tried many probiotics, and this one is the one that I find the most helpful and I can feel a difference from when I don’t take it and when I do. I will continue to buy this product and I recommend it.
3 people found this helpful
Florinda –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Recomendado
Hacen efecto pronto
Shellee Bryant –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect size for my child
My 9y son has a difficult time swallowing pills. This probiotic is tiny but powerful.
Ronny –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pastillas
Excelente, me ha resultado muy bien. Mi intestino me lo ha agradecido. una vez termine el frasco que compré necesitaré comprar uno nuevo. Sol faciles de tragar y no me han producido ningun efecto adverso.
One person found this helpful
Anna Peng –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good price
First time to try
Zen Elder –
4.0 out of 5 stars
NOW Supplements, Probiotic-10™, 25 Billion, with 10 Probiotic Strains
NOW Supplements, Probiotic-10™, 25 Billion, with 10 Probiotic Strains: Bought this to add to my yogurt. Another brand I ran out of helped keep the yogurt probiotics alive, so I’m trying this, as NOW is a reputable brand. I can also take it to help settle my stomach, when needed.
4 people found this helpful
Kindle Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Now is a reliable company
It works.
One person found this helpful
Techie One –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to swallow
I love the NOW probiotics. The capsules are really small and very easy to swallow. The bottle fits easily into a small medicine cabinet and has a packet that keeps humidity out. If you have questions they have a great support line to assist.
4 people found this helpful
Luis Alejandro –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excelente producto
El producto cumple con su descripción. Llegó rápido y sin ningún inconveniente.
Arjan J. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good.
Good products.
ysidro –
5.0 out of 5 stars
muy buen producto
se lo doy a mi familia y nos ha funcionado de maravilla
One person found this helpful
karen simon –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not potent enough compared to CVS brand
Purchased to take 1 per day but ended up taking 2 x per day. Not potent enough compared to CVS store brand of similar products. These are too expensive to take 2x per day.
2 people found this helpful
Jason SalgadoJason Salgado –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Seems to work
These seem to work. Other reviews said the milk test failed. I tried it myself. Just used a small amount of real milk and put the contents of a capsule, covered it, stired it, and let it sit on the counter for 24hrs. It turned into jello almost and or thick yogurt.The capsules had a pinkish hue, not pure white and or looked more pink when put into the milk.I tried this after trying another brand as this had a higher CFU count over the other brand.
36 people found this helpful
Gustavo Villarreal –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Calidad
Buen producto, buen precio, entrega a tiempo
G –
5.0 out of 5 stars
MAKE YOGURT!
For those wondering if this product can be used to make yogurt, the answer is yes, it can! I have made plant based yogurt several times already and it worked every time without fail. The yogurt comes out very tasty. You couldn’t tell the difference between the NOW home made yogurt and the regular yogurt from the store. Moreover, you don’t have to use a new capsule every time you want to make yogurt. Just keep a spoon full of the previous batch of yogurt you made and use that as a yogurt starter! You can make endless batches of yogurt from that one initial capsule. The only time I use a new capsule is if I have eaten all the yogurt and haven’t saved any to start a new batch. In addition to yogurt, I have made cheese yogurt. It’s very easy. Just strain the yogurt you made!How to make yogurt: Use a glass container and metal spoon. Sanitize with hot water. Pour a cup of plant milk into the glass container. Open one capsule and stir the content into the milk. Add some sugar (for the microorganisms to eat). Place the container in a yogurt maker if you have one (highly recommended and it isn’t expensive). If you don’t, cover and let sit in a very warm spot for about 12 hours. On a hot day, you can cook it in the sun’s warmth, but not under direct sun light. After 12 hours, you have a yogurt starter. Sanitize another glass container and spoon. Fill with plant milk, some sugar, and a spoon full of yogurt starter. Cover and let sit in a warm spot for 12 hours. Enjoy!
8 people found this helpful
S.G. Mercord –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally a natural cure for anxiety and depression
I have been living with anxiety and depression since 2006, I have been on many many different medications and combinations of medications all with a host of terrible side effects. I was tired of the insomnia and then feeling like I couldn’t get out of bed or off the couch. I was being prescribed more pills just to get rid of the side effects of my other pills (which introduced more side effects and the prescriptions continued).I read about using probiotics to help with anxiety and depression and didn’t really think much of it. But about two years ago my girlfriend begged me to stop my prescription meds because some of the side effects were affecting our relationship. I stopped my meds and was alright for a few weeks but then the anxiety and depression worsened. I decided to try these to see if they helped and started taking one as soon as I woke up because they are to be taken on an empty stomach. It took a while but my anxiety and depression slowly just disappeared!The only side effects are feeling better and I very rarely get sick anymore! These are the good kind of probiotics that require refrigeration and guarantee the number of cultures present until the expiration date. I have forgot to order more a couple times and went a week or so without taking them and could feel the anxiety gradually coming back, so I know these are what’s helping me get over these mental disorders.I encourage anybody with anxiety or depression to try these, they are healer than prescription meds and a lot safer with no side effects.
384 people found this helpful
GARYGOOF –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Vegetarian
Though I eat meat, it is good for prostate.
Summer –
3.0 out of 5 stars
The product is fine, but the bottle doesn’t stay closed 🙁
This is the second bottle I have gotten, and the lid doesn’t snap shut like it’s supposed to. It’s irritating.
One person found this helpful
NJ Super Dad –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Montezuma’s Revenge Cure
We should have listened to Donald Trump and avoided Mexico, but we only had a week to take a short cruise. That said, we went on a wonderful tour to the Tulum Ruins, after taking a boat from Cozumel, Mexico. After the Mayan Ruins, we went on a canoe tour and then a Cenote. It was an amazing trip, then some fresh sliced fruit and ICE AND FRUIT JUICE. A few hours later and for the next two days of the cruise I was stuck on the toilet ever few hours. I was taking some older Probiotic, but it just wasn’t doing the trick. So, after reading numerous blogs and sites, I came across the “Now Probiotic 10” and the “Now Sacchromyces Boulardii,” and started taking both.After 3 days, I stopped having the urge of going to the bathroom ever few hours. In fact, I feel like my system is binding up a bit and things might be back to normal soon. I tried taking this along with a natural type parasite cure. The two didn’t seem to work well together, so I stuck with this along with the “Now Probiotics.” I kept both in my refrigerator and plan on reducing the dosage in a few days. My wife tells me not to stay on Probiotics for a long time, or the body can become dependent, I’m not sure if that’s true. However, I’ll stay on both this and the Now probiotics until everything goes back to normal, which should be soon. I’ve also been eating and drining lots of yogurts. Great products, and I strongly recommend it.
6 people found this helpful
katherine Balbuena –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great
Works great I take it with a digestive enzyme twice a day.
One person found this helpful
Kyle T. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
and this has to be the best so far at least for my body
Probably my 15th different probiotic that I have purchased in the last four years, and this has to be the best so far at least for my body. First off I look for the main Lactobacillus strains and the Bifidobacterium strains. The former works on the small intestine while the latter on the large intestine. At least that’s what I’ve read. Also the quantity of 10 to 25 billion is right at where doctors recommend and also dietitians and nutritionists. The refrigeration and the opaque bottle are also a couple of things to look for. After reading a ton, no microorganism will survive for very long if it’s not refrigerated. Think of the produce and foods that we keep. If you left them out they would mold and so do most probiotic which basically end up in becoming an empty capsule. The NOW brand is one I’ve used before and trust. The number of reviews including my own verify that it is a quality, dependable product. There are other products that have bigger names out there and by the end of 2016 the probiotic market may reach close to $50 billion which is incredible. Go with a brand that you trust and meets all of the essentials. I don’t buy into the 25 strains in one pill, or the 50 billion in one capsule. I think getting the ones that have been researched for the longest amount of time in the best quality way possible you can’t miss. Just got done with a round of antibiotics for 10 days which I had to adjust when I took the probiotic as to not negate each other, but did not have any problems with tummy issues and have taken them for a week afterwards and then started to taper off to every other day until my stomach may or may not cooperate. The other reason I have high regard for this product is I’ve noticed a little boost in the immune system is other people around me are sick and I have not had much of a problem. I would ease into them if you’re not familiar with any probiotic. I also like to alternate days where I just need three servings of yogurt and the next day take this. After reading a little more you don’t want to take it with a heavy meal, but you also don’t want to take it on an empty stomach as others may suggest. About 45 minutes to an hour after a light meal is a great time to pop one of these better yet, take it with some natural prebiotic like a banana. Just Google search prebiotic foods and you’ll come up with a list of something in your kitchen. This will help benefit the probiotic without creating too much gastric acid that kills microorganisms. Everybody is different and every body is different, if you have tried others without success… What do you have to lose? I’m just happy I found one that works for me is my go to. Now our bodies will get adjusted to certain regiments so I may switch it a couple times a year, but definitely this should be in everyone’s refrigerator.
39 people found this helpful
Not today –
4.0 out of 5 stars
They’re probiotics
They’re probiotics, not much more to say. Now foods always seems to have good products at decent prices.
One person found this helpful
Mig –
1.0 out of 5 stars
YEAST or not YEAST? Celiacs and Candida Folks Beware!
Regrettably, I believe this product was greatly helping me; however, I had an allergic reaction and once I had it nailed down to a supplement or supplements, I had to contact all the suspect supplements’ companies. The person who responded to me was a bit condescending, but that’s neither here nor there, particularly since I cannot risk using the product anymore. Now’s representative quoted me the law according to what allergens they are to put on their label and hid behind words like ‘proprietary ingredients’. He proceeded to say he could neither confirm nor deny the presence of yeast in their product and that if there was any, that it was less than what one would find in things like bread, wine, etc., which he assumed I was staying away from……….rude much? Once I emailed a second time and listed the lengthy and awful allergic reactions I was enduring even after stopping all suspect supplements until I could receive confirmation from the manufacturers, he then advised me to stop taking their product, but again reiterated he could neither confirm nor deny the presence of yeast. Quite a shame. I cannot risk taking Now any longer. I will stick with companies such as Thorne, Kirkman, Houston, Omegavia, (and after a lengthy email between myself and Organic India, I am adding Organic India’s Ashwagandha), who are capable of properly labeling/answering about their products as having yeast or not having yeast. Either a company is in the market of keeping its customers safe and informed or it is a company who hides behind the law, does the minimum, and hides behind words like proprietary ingredients. Last I checked I don’t have a chem lab in my kitchen nor do I have any interest in stealing a company’s secret recipe, but I do have a right to know what is in my supplements (a good reputable company knows this and doesn’t do the minimum and hide behind the law), I just need to take the proper supplements to treat my numerous health issues that allopathic doctors fail at miserably, but I don’t want to lose patches of hair, have headaches for weeks at a time, ear pressure and pain and hearing loss due to the pain/swelling, major eye pain/allergies, leaky bladder, leaky bowels, surging pain to the point I cannot stand to lay down, two months of insomnia (something I’m still enduring, fell asleep at 7:30 this morning, can you imagine?), massive brain fog (hmmm, wonder why), and I’m sure I’m forgetting something I’ve endured. I suppose I’m supposed to be grateful the leaky bowels stopped a few days ago. Woo hoo. Ironically, we don’t even know if this particular product is even a culprit of my major massive allergic reaction or not, but I can make a guess that since I was advised by the representative to not take the supplement (ya think???), that there is clearly a risk of yeast.. I’ve researched a Celiac being unknowingly ‘glutened’ (via yeast in my case) (confirmed for sure for one of Jarrow’s products) and it can take me anywhere from months to a couple years to recover, so imagine my facial expression when reading Now’s representative’s email quoting me the law and words like ‘proprietary ingredients’.Here’s the irony. Many folks take a probiotic for Candida, which I have as well (of course I do). This company knows customers take it for this purpose, the representative orginally ‘assumed’ I was referring to having a Candida issue rather than an allergic issue in my first email aka his referral to there being a minute amount of yeast in the product if any and surely being less than bread, cheese, wine, etc. Say what? Please tell me a company is not knowingly selling a product to customers who are treating their Candida and the company doesn’t even know if there is yeast in the product??? Am I in the twilight zone or does this truly not make any sense????My functional medicine doc told me to take a probiotic and digestive enzymes. I shall continue. I just got in my new probiotic – Kirkman’s Pro-Bio Gold. It’s 20 billion CFU’s per capsule. My doc wants me taking 50 billion CFU’s a day, so I’ll take two a day to get as close to that as possible. I just started taking Kirkman Biofilm Defense – it’s supposed to help break down the barrier the Candida forms, which is necessary since a Jarrow product and apparently this product fed yeast to my candida for quite some time before the allergic reaction built up in my system enough for me to have time to determine what was going on. Once I go through a bottle or two of the Kirkman’s Biofilm Defense enzymes, I’ll change over to Houston’s digestive enzymes, they’re known to help combat an episode of being glutened.If you are needing a place to start………having your doctor run a Cyrex Array 3 and a Cyrex Array 4 will test for Celiac disease as well as cross reactives to gluten per Dr. Perlmutter’s Grain Brain book (it is fabulous, btw). Yeast is just as bad and dangerous for me as eating a piece wheat bread. I had to go to a functional integrative doctor who does not accept insurance to get properly treated. I wish you the best if you are trying to get proper treatment for things such as adrenal dysfunction, food allergies, thyroid dysfunction, and Celiac disease through a regular doctor. My allopathic doctors missed all the warning signs for 4 decades.I would advise you to pull up a company’s web site, while making decisions on what to order on Amazon. For example, Thorne’s site is fabulous on telling you what you need to know about a product, then I order from Amazon. Also, research a product’s ingredients. Know what they are before you take something. Is it a necessary ingredient? Is there a better choice without the ingredient? If so, go for the better choice.Word to the wise ~ a supplement company who thinks a minute amount of something is safe for all people is not knowledgeable nor responsible. No more Now products for me.
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TJ66 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Working well
Didn’t know what to look for, I use this brand for other supplements so chose this. I can definitely tell a difference
Don –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Does what it say
It was ok
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Daniel –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
Seems fine only been taking it for a week so far I’m happy
Audrina –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Does the job.
These probiotics works great for the price point.It does everything it claims to do. I can feel a difference.
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David StokelyDavid Stokely –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Making homemade yogurt with NOW Probiotic-10 capsules
I have been making my own yogurt for the past couple of months. I felt that there had to be a better way to make it, than having to keep buying yogurt from the store as my starter, so I first experimented with NOW Acidophilus Two Billion Capsules. I can’t remember exactly how many I used. . . maybe 4 or 5 capsules, but after 24 hours in my incubator the yogurt tasted great, but was still quite thin, so I bought this Probiotic-10 25 billion, and now I am making a most wonderful and flavorful yogurt.I use 1 Probiotic-10 capsule, and 2 Acidophilus Two Billion Capsules. I don’t know that I have to use the Acidophilus, but I have 2 large bottles of it, so I’m using it for every batch.I have a precision water cooker and a Styrofoam minnow bucket to make my yogurt in. I pour a ½ gallon of whole milk into a zip lock freezer bag, place it in the minnow bucket and heat the milk to 180°. I pour out the hot water, and run cold tap water over the zip lock bag of milk until is it roughly body temperature. I open it up, and pour the contents of 1 Probiotic-10 capsule, and 2 Acidophilus 2 billion capsules into the bag of milk. Zip it back up and shake it to disperse the bacteria through out. I then set the water cooker to 114°f and leave it incubate for roughly 12 hours.I line a colander with paper towels, and pour the yogurt/whey mixture into the colander, catching the whey in a pan below the colander. I let it drain for about 1 hour. I’ve let it drain in the refrigerator overnight, to make a Greek style yogurt, but I found that the yogurt was too thick and dry for my liking, so now I retain a bit of whey in the yogurt, thereby giving it a creamier texture.I use the whey for the liquid in making homemade bread. It really changes the bread dough from what I am accustomed to. The flavor reminds me of almost a sour dough kind of flavor. . .but that’s another story.I am really very much enjoying making my own yogurt this way. It is wonderful tasting, healthful, and quite economical also. . . a win win win situation as far as I am concerned.I highly recommend the NOW Probiotic-10 capsules for yogurt making at home.**************************************************************I thought I would add to my review, after reading people’s concerns about the potency of this product, and it not being shipped in a refrigerated container. I last bought Probiotic-10 over two years ago. As above, I use it to make homemade yogurt. I keep the Probiotic-10 in the freezer, and it is still making great yogurt after 2 years.
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Doug BDoug B –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good value for the number of strains and capsules
I have been eating yogurt in the morning for years to get some healthy bacteria, but when I had to take antibiotics years ago for an infection, I thought I should take an actual probiotic supplement in addition to the daily yogurt to help replenish my gut with healthy bacteria that the antibiotic wipes out.I looked at a lot of brands with and this one seemed like the best value for the number of strains and organisms included and number of capsules. I have also purchased other NOW supplements and have been very happy with the brand. I just purchased my fifth bottle and take one every morning with breakfast. I can’t say that I see any real effect, but it gives me peace of mind knowing that I’m keeping my gut populated with a lot of good bacteria with no side effect.
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